| SCIENTIFIC NAME |
COMMON NAME |
PLANT’S GROWTH HABIT |
| Abelia x grandiflora |
Glossy Abelia |
Shrub |
| Abies |
Fir |
Tree |
| Abies balsamea |
Dwarf Balsam Fir |
Shrub |
| Acer griseum |
Paperbark Maple |
Tree |
| Acer palmatum |
Japanese Maple |
Tree |
| Acer pensylvanicum |
Striped Maple |
Tree |
| Acer platanoides |
Norway Maple |
Tree |
| Acer rubrum |
Red Maple |
Tree |
| Acer saccharinum |
Silver Maple |
Tree |
| Acer saccharum |
Sugar Maple |
Tree |
| Achillea |
Yarrow |
Perennial |
| Achillea filipendulina |
Fernleaf Yarrow |
Perennial |
| Achillea millefolium |
Common Yarrow |
Perennial |
| Aconitum napellus |
Common Monkshood |
Perennial |
| Acorus gramineus |
Japanese Sweet Flag |
Marginal Grass-like perennial |
| Aesculus arguta |
Texas Buckeye |
Shrub |
| Aegopodium podagaria |
Goutweed or Bishop’s Weed |
Ground Cover |
| Aesculus parviflora |
Bottlebrush Buckeye |
Shrub |
| Aesculus x carnea |
Red Horsechestnut |
Tree |
| Agapanthus |
African Lilly |
Perennial |
| Agapanthus africanus |
Lilly of the Nile |
Perennial |
| Agastache foeniculum |
Anise Hyssop |
Perennial |
| Agave americana |
Century Plant |
Perennial |
| Ageratum |
Ageratum |
Annual |
| Ajuga reptans |
Bugleweed |
Ground Cover |
| Albizia julibrissin |
Mimosa |
Shrub/Tree |
| Alchemilla |
Lady’s mantle |
Perennial |
| Allium |
Onion family |
Bulb |
| Aloe |
Aloe |
Perennial |
| Alyssum |
Alyssum |
Annual |
| Amaryllis |
Amaryllis |
Bulb |
| Amelanchier arborea |
Downy Serviceberry |
Tree |
| Amelanchier canadensis |
Shadbush |
Tree |
| Amelanchier laevis |
Allegheny Serviceberry |
Tree |
| Amorpha canescens |
Lead Plant |
Shrub |
| Anchus |
Bugloss |
Perennial |
| Andromeda polifolia |
Bog Rosemary |
Shrub |
| Andropogon gerardii |
Big Bluestem |
Ornamental Grass |
| Anemone x hybrida |
Japanese Anemone |
Perennial |
| Anemonella thalictroides |
Rue Anemone |
Perennial |
| Anethum graveolens |
Dill |
Annual |
| Anisacanthus wrightii |
Hummingbird bush or Flame Acanthus |
Perennial |
| Antirrhinum majus |
Snapdragon |
Annual |
| Aquilegia |
Columbine |
Perennial |
| Arabis |
Rock cress |
Perennial |
| Aralia spinosa |
Devil’s walking stick |
Shrub |
| Arctostaphylos uva-ursi |
Bearberry |
Ground Cover |
| Aralia sieboldii / Fatsia japonica |
Japanese Aralia |
Shrub |
| Arisaema triphyllum |
Jack in the Pulpit |
Perennial |
| Armeria maritima |
Sea Thrift |
Perennial |
| Armoracia rusticana |
Horseradish |
Perennial |
| Aronia arbutifolia |
Red Chokeberry |
Shrub |
| Arrhenatherum elatius |
False / Tall Oatgrass |
Ornamental Grass |
| Artemisia |
Wormwood |
Herbaceous Perennial |
| Artemisia dracunculus |
Tarragon |
Perennial |
| Artemisia schmidtiana |
Silver Mound |
Perennial |
| Artemisia tridentata |
Big Sagebrush |
Perennial |
| Arundo donax |
Giant Reed |
Ornamental Grass |
| Asarum canadense |
Wild Ginger |
Perennial |
| Asarum europaeum |
European Ginger |
Perennial |
| Asclepias incarnate |
Swamp Milkweed |
Perennial |
| Asclepias tuberosa |
Butterfly Milkweed |
Perennial |
| Asimina triloba |
Pawpaw |
Tree |
| Asparagus officinalis |
Asparagus |
Herbaceous Perennial |
| Aspidistra lurida |
Cast-iron Plant |
Perennial |
| Aster |
Aster |
Perennial |
| Astilbe |
Astilbe |
Perennial |
| Athyrium filix-femina |
Lady fern |
Perennial Fern |
| Aubretia deltoidea |
Purple Rock Cress |
Perennial |
| Aucuba japonica |
Crotonifolia |
Shrub |
| Aurinia saxatilis |
Basket of Gold |
Perennial |
| Bambusa |
Bamboo |
Ornamental Grass |
| Baptisia australis |
False Indigo |
Herbaceous Perennial |
| Baptisia tinctoria |
Wild Indigo |
Herbaceous Perennial |
| Beaucarnea recurvata |
Ponytail Palm |
Tree |
| Begonia |
Begonia |
Annual |
| Begonia semperflorens |
Wax Begonia |
Annual |
| Berberis koreana |
Barberry |
Shrub |
| Berberis trifoliolata |
Agarita |
Shrub |
| Bergenia |
Bergenia |
Annual |
| Bergenia cordifolia |
Elephant’s ears |
Perennial |
| Betula albo-sinensis |
Chinese Paper Birch |
Tree |
| Betula jacquemontii |
Himalayan |
Tree |
| Betula lutea |
Yellow Birch |
Tree |
| Betula nigra |
River / Black Birch |
Tree |
| Betula papyrifera |
Paper birch |
Tree |
| Betula pendula |
Silver birch |
Tree |
| Bignonia capreolata |
Crossvine / Trumpetvine |
Vine |
| Boltonia asteroides |
False Aster |
Perennial |
| Borage officinalis |
Borage |
Annual |
| Brugmansia |
Angel Trumpets |
Annual |
| Brunnera macrophylla |
Siberian Bugloss |
Perennial |
| Buddleia davidii |
Butterfly bush |
Shrub |
| Buxus sempervirens |
Box |
Shrub |
| Buxus microphylla |
Small-leaved Box |
Shrub |
| Cactaceae |
Cactus family |
Perennial |
| Calamagrostis acutiflora |
Feather Reed Grass |
Ornamental Grass |
| Calamintha |
Calamint |
Perennial |
| Calendula officinalis |
English Marigold |
Annual |
| Callicarpa americana |
American Beautyberry |
Shrub |
| Calluna vulgaris |
Heather |
Shrub |
| Calycanthus floridus |
Common Sweetshrub |
Shrub |
| Calycanthus occidentalis |
Spice Bush |
Shrub |
| Camassia leichtlinii |
Large Camas |
Bulb |
| Canna x generalis |
Canna Lilly / Indian Shot |
Bulb |
| Caragana arborescens |
Siberian Peashrub |
Shrub |
| Caragana aurantiaca |
Dwarf / Pygmy Peashrub |
Shrub |
| Caragana frutex |
Russian Peashrub |
Shrub |
| Caragana maximowicziana |
Caragana Maximowicz |
Shrub |
| Caragana pekinensis |
Pekinese Caragana |
Shrub |
| Carex |
Sedge |
Ornamental Grass |
| Caryopteris x clandonensis |
Bluebeard / Blue Spirea |
Shrub |
| Catharanthus roseus |
Annual Vinca / Cape Periwinkle |
Annual / Evergreen Perennial |
| Ceanothus velutinus |
Snowbrush Ceanothus |
Shrub |
| Cedrus deodara |
Deodar Cedar |
Tree |
| Celastrus L. |
Bittersweet |
Vine |
| Celastrus scandens |
American / Climbing Bittersweet |
Vine |
| Celosia |
Cock’s Comb Celosia |
Annual |
| Centaurea cineraria |
Dusty Miller |
Annual |
| Centaurea cyanus |
Cornflower |
Annual |
| Cephalotaxus |
Plum Yew |
Shrub |
| Cephalotaxus harringtonia |
Japanese Plum Yew / Cowtail Pine |
Shrub |
| Cerastium tomentosum |
Snow-in-Summer |
Perennial |
| Ceratostigma plumbaginoides |
Plumbago / Leadwort |
Perennial Ground Cover |
| Cercidiphyllum japonicum |
Katsura Tree |
Tree |
| Chaenomeles japonica |
Japanese / Dwarf Quince |
Shrub |
| Chaenomeles speciosa |
Common Flowering Quince |
Shrub |
| Chamaecyparis obtusa |
False Cypress |
Tree |
| Chamaecyparis pisifera |
Japanese Flase Cypress |
Tree |
| Chamaerops humilis |
Mediterranean / European / Dwarf Fan Palm |
Shrub / Small tree |
| Chasmanthium latifolium |
Indian Wood-oats / Northern Sea-oats |
Ornamental grass |
| Cheiranthus |
Wall flower |
Annual / Perennial |
| Chilopsis linearis |
Desert Willow |
Shrub |
| Chionanthus retusus |
Chinese Fringe Tree |
Tree |
| Choisya ternata |
Mexican Orange Blossom |
Shrub |
| Chrysanthemum maximum |
Shasta Daisy |
Perennial |
| Chrysanthemum parthenium |
Feverfew |
Perennial |
| Cimicifuga racemosa |
Black Snakeroot / Black Cohosh |
Perennial |
| Clematis |
Clematis |
Vine |
| Cleome hassleriana |
Spider Flower |
Annual |
| Clerodendrum fargesii |
Glory Tree / Harlequin Glorybower |
Shrub |
| Clethra alnifolia |
Coastal Sweet Pepperbush |
Shrub |
| Colchicum autumnale |
Autumn Crocus / Meadow Saffron |
Bulb |
| Colchicum speciosum |
Colchicum / Autumn Crocus |
Bulb |
| Colocasia esculenta |
Taro / Elephant’s ear |
Bulb |
| Consolida ambigua |
Larkspur |
Annual |
| Convallaria majalis |
Lilly of the Valley |
Perennial Ground Cover |
| Coprosma repens |
Mirror Plant |
Shrub |
| Cordyline australis |
Dracaena Palm / Cabbage Tree |
Tree |
| Coreopsis. L |
Tickseed |
Perennial |
| Coreopsis lanceolata |
Lanceleaf Coreopsis / Lanceleaf Tickseed |
Perennial |
| Coreopsis verticillata |
Threadleaf Coreopsis / Thread-leaved Tickseed |
Perennial |
| Cornus alba |
Dogwood |
Shrub |
| Cornus capitata |
Evergreen Dogwood / Himalayan Dogwood |
Tree |
| Cornus drummondii |
Roughleaf Dogwood / Drummond Dogwood |
Tree |
| Cornus florida |
Flowering Dogwood |
Tree |
| Cornus Kousa |
Kousa Dogwood |
Tree |
| Cornus sericea |
Red Osier Dogwood |
Shrub |
| Correa pulchella |
Australian Fuchsia |
Shrub |
| Cortaderia selloana |
Pampas Grass |
Ornamental Grass |
| Corydalis |
Corydalis |
Perennial |
| Corylus |
Hazel / Filbert |
Shrub |
| Cosmos bipinnatus |
Cosmos |
Annual |
| Cotinus coggygria |
Smoke Bush / Smoke Tree |
Shrub |
| Cotoneaster apiculatus |
Cranberry Cotoneaster |
Shrub |
| Cotoneaster congestus |
Pyrenees Cotoneaster |
Shrub |
| Cotoneaster dammeri |
Bearberry Cotoneaster |
Shrub |
| Cotoneaster horizontalis |
Rockspray Cotoneaster |
Shrub |
| Cotoneaster salicifolius |
Willowleaf Cotoneaster |
Shrub |
| Crataegus laevigata |
English / Midland Hawthorn |
Shrub / Tree |
| Crocus |
Crocus |
Bulb |
| Crocosmia |
Montbretia |
Perennial |
| Cryptomeria japonica |
Japanese Cedar |
Tree |
| Cupressocyparis x leylandii |
Leyland Cypress |
Tree |
| Cyclamen |
Cyclamen |
Bulb |
| Cyrtomium falcatum |
Holly Fern |
Fern |
| Cytisus scoparius |
Common / Scotch Broom |
Shrub |
| Dahlia |
Dahlia |
Herbaceous Perennial |
| Daphne |
Daphne |
Shrub |
| Dasylirion wheeleri |
Common Sotol |
Perennial |
| Delphinium |
Delphinium |
Perennial |
| Dennstaedtia punctilobula |
Haysented Fern |
Fern |
| Deutzia |
Deutzia |
Shrub |
| Dianthus barbatus |
Sweet William |
Perennial / Annual |
| Dianthus caryophyllus |
Carnation |
Perennial |
| Dicentra |
Bleeding Heart |
Perennial |
| Dictamnus alba |
Gas Plant |
Perennial |
| Digitalis |
Foxglove |
Perennial |
| Diospyros |
Persimmon |
Tree |
| Dryopteris |
Wood Fern |
Fern |
| Dryopteris marginalis |
Marginal Wood / Shield Fern |
Fern |
| Echinacea angustifolia |
Black Samson Echinacea |
Perennial |
| Echinacea purpurea |
Purple Coneflower |
Perennial |
| Echinops ritro |
Globe Thistle |
Perennial |
| Echium fastuosum |
Pride of Madeira |
Perennial |
| Elaeagnus angustifolia |
Russian Olive / Oleaster |
Tree |
| Elaeagnus commutata |
Silverberry |
Shrub |
| Elaeagnus pungens |
Silverthorn |
Shrub |
| Elaeagnus umbellatus |
Autumn Olive |
Shrub |
| Endymion non-scriptus |
Bluebell |
Bulb |
| Enkianthus campanulatus |
Pagoda Bush |
Shrub |
| Epimedium |
Barrenwort / Bishop’s Hat |
Herbaceous Ground Cover |
| Eragrostis curvula |
Weeping Love Grass |
Ornamental Grass |
| Eranthis hyemalis |
Winter Aconite |
Bulb |
| Erianthus ravennae |
Ravenna grass |
Ornamental Grass |
| Erythea armata (Brahea armata) |
Mexican Blue Palm |
Tree |
| Erythronium albidum |
White Trout Lilly / White Fawnlilly |
Perennial |
| Eschscholzia californica |
California Poppy |
Annual |
| Eupatorium coelestinum |
Mist Flower |
Perennial |
| Eupatorium purpureum |
Sweetscented Joe-pye-weed |
Perennial |
| Eupatorium rugosum |
White Snakeroot |
Perennial |
| Euphorbia |
Spurge |
Perennial |
| Euphorbia marginata |
Snow-on-the-Mountain |
Annual |
| Fagus sylvatica |
Common Beech |
Tree |
| Fargesia |
Bamboo |
Ornamental Grass |
| Festuca glauca |
Blue Fescue |
Ornamental Grass |
| Ficus carica |
Fig |
Tree |
| Forsythia |
Forsythia |
Shrub |
| Fothergilla |
Fothergilla |
Shrub |
| Fraxinus excelsior |
Common Ash |
Tree |
| Fraxinus pensylvanica |
Green Ash |
Tree |
| Fraxinus velutina |
Velvet Ash / Arizona Ash |
Tree |
| Fritillaria |
Fritillary |
Bulb |
| Fritillaria imperialis |
Crown Imperial Fritillary |
Bulb |
| Gaillardia pulchella |
Firewheel / Indian Blanket |
Annual |
| Galanthus nivalis |
Snowdrop |
Bulb |
| Galium odoratum |
Sweet Woodruff |
Perennial Ground Cover |
| Gardenia jasminoides |
Cape Jasmin |
Shrub |
| Garrya lindheimeri |
Lindheimer’s Silk Tassle |
Shrub |
| Gaultheria procumbens |
Eastern Teaberry / Creeping Wintergreen |
Perennial Ground Cover |
| Gelsemium sempervirens |
False Jasmin / Yellow Jessamine |
Vine |
| Geranium macrorrhizum |
Bigroot Geranium |
Perennial Ground Cover |
| Geranium sanguineum |
Bloody Cranesbill Geranium |
Perennial Ground Cover |
| Gerbera jamesonii |
Gerbera / Transvaal Daisy |
Herbaceous Perennial |
| Ginkgo biloba |
The Maidenhair Tree |
Tree |
| Gladiolus |
Gladiolus |
Bulb |
| Gleditsia triacanthos |
Honeylocust |
Tree |
| Gloriosa superba |
Flame / Glory Lilly |
Tender Perennial Vine |
| Gordonia lasianthus |
Loblolly / Gordonia Bay |
Tree |
| Gypsophila |
Baby’s breath |
Perennial |
| Hakea suaveolens |
Scented / Sweet Hakea |
Shrub |
| Hakonechloa macra |
Hakonechloa |
Ornamental Grass |
| Halesia carolina |
Carolina Silverbell |
Shrub / Tree |
| Halimodendron halodendron |
Common Salt Tree |
Shrub |
| Hamamelis virginiana |
Common Witch Hazel |
Shrub |
| Hedera helix baltica |
Baltic Ivy |
Vine |
| Helenium autumnale |
Common Sneezeweed / Dogtooth Daisy |
Perennial |
| Helianthus |
Sunflower |
Annual / Perennial |
| Helichrysum bracteatum |
Everlasting / Starflower |
Annual / Perennial |
| Helictotrichon sempervirens |
Blue Oat Grass |
Ornamental Grass |
| Heliotropium arborescens |
Heliotrope |
Annual |
| Helleborus |
Hellebore |
Perennial |
| Hemerocallis “Stella de Oro” |
Daylilly “Stella de Oro” |
Perennial |
| Hesperis matronalis |
Sweet Rocket |
Perennial |
| Heuchera micrantha |
Coral Flower / Coral Bells |
Perennial |
| Hibiscus syriacus |
Hibiscus / Rose of Sharon (US) |
Shrub |
| Hippophae rhamnoides |
Sea Buckthorn |
Shrub |
| Hyacinthus orientalis |
Hyacinth |
Bulb |
| Hypericum calycinum |
Aron’s Beard / Rose of Sharon (UK) |
Perennial Ground Cover |
| Hypericum prolificum |
St John’s Wort |
Shrub |
| Hyssopus officinalis |
Hyssop |
Shrub |
| Hystrix patula |
Bottlebrush Grass |
Ornamental Grass |
| Iberis sempervirens |
Evergreen Candytuft |
Herbaceous Perennial |
| Iberis umbellata |
Globe Candytuft |
Annual |
| Illex aquifolium |
English Holly |
Shrub |
| Ilex cornuta |
Chinese Holly |
Shrub |
| Ilex crenata |
Japanese Holly |
Shrub |
| Ilex glabra |
Inkberry Holly |
Shrub |
| Ilex opaca |
American Holly |
Shrub / Tree |
| Ilex verticillata |
Common Winterberry |
Shrub / Tree |
| Ilex vomitoria |
Pride of Houston Yaupon |
Shrub |
| Ilex hookeri “John T. Morris” |
“John T. Morris” Holly |
Shrub |
| Ilex latifolia “Lydia Morris” |
“Lydia Morris” Holly |
Shrub |
| Ilex x aquipernyi |
Aquipernyi Holly |
Tree |
| Illicium |
Anise |
Shrub |
| Imperata cylindrica |
Japanese Blood Grass |
Ornamental Grass |
| Ipomoea |
Morning Glory |
Annual Vine |
| Iris |
Iris |
Perennial |
| Itea virginica |
Virginia Sweetspire |
Shrub |
| Jasminum sambac |
Arabian Jasmine |
Scrambling Shrub / Vine |
| Jasminum nudiflorum |
Winter Jasmine |
Scrambling shrub / Vine |
| Juncus effusus |
Soft Rush |
Ornamental Grass |
| Juncus inflexus |
Hard Rush |
Ornamental Grass |
| Juniperus communis |
Common Juniper |
Shrub |
| Juniperus chinensis |
Chinese Juniper |
Shrub |
| Juniperus horizontalis |
Creeping Juniper |
Prostrate Shrub |
| Juniperus sabina |
Savin Juniper |
Shrub |
| Juniperus scopulorum |
Rocky Mountain Juniper |
Tree |
| Juniperus squamata |
Flaky Juniper |
Shrub |
| Juniperus virginiana |
Pencil Cedar / Eastern Red Cedar |
Tree |
| Kalmia latifolia |
Calico Bush / Mountain Laurel |
Shrub |
| Kerria japonica |
Japanese Rose / Jew’s Mallow |
Shrub |
| Kirengeshoma palmata |
Kirengeshoma / Yellow Wax Bells |
Perennial |
| Kniphofia uvaria |
Red Hot Poker / Torch Lilly |
Perennial |
| Koeleria glauca |
Blue Hair Grass |
Ornamental Grass |
| Koelreuteria paniculata |
Golden-rain Tree |
Tree |
| Kolkwitzia amabilis |
Beauty Bush |
Shrub |
| Lagerstroemia indica |
Crepe Myrtle |
Tree |
| Lamium maculatum |
Spotted Dead-nettle |
Perennial Ground Cover |
| Lantana camara |
Lantana / Spanish Flag |
Shrub |
| Lantana montevidensis |
Trailing / Weeping Lantana |
Perennial / Annual |
| Lathyrus odoratus |
Sweet Pea |
Annual |
| Lavandula |
Lavender |
Perennial |
| Leucojum vernum |
Spring Snowflake |
Bulb |
| Leucojum aestivum |
Summer Snowflake |
Bulb |
| Leucophyllum frutescens |
Texas Sage / Barometer Bush |
Shrub |
| Leucothoe axillaris |
Coastal Leucothoe Doghobble |
Shrub |
| Leucothoe fontanesiana |
Drooping Leucothoe / Dohobble |
Shrub |
| Leymus arenarius |
Lyme Grass |
Ornamental Grass |
| Liatris spicata |
Gay-feather / Blazing Star |
Perennial |
| Ligularia stenocephala “The Rocket” |
Ligularia “The Rocket” |
Perennial |
| Ligularia dentata |
Ligularia / Summer Ragwort |
Perennial |
| Ligustrum vulgare |
Privet |
Shrub |
| Limonium latifolium |
Sea Lavender / Statice |
Perennial |
| Linaria vulgaris |
Common Toadflax / Butter and Eggs |
Perennial |
| Lindera benzoin |
Common Spicebush / Benjamin Bush |
Shrub |
| Liquidambar styraciflua |
Sweetgum |
Tree |
| Liriodendron tulipifera |
American Tulip Tree |
Tree |
| Liriope muscari |
Lillyturf |
Perennial Ground Cover |
| Lobelia cardinalis |
Cardianal Flower |
Perennial |
| Lobelia erinus |
Trailing Lobelia / Garden Lobelia |
Annual |
| Lobelia laxiflora |
Sierra Madre Lobelia |
Perennial / Annual |
| Lobelia tenuior |
Australian Lobelia |
Annual |
| Lobularia maritima |
Sweet Alyssum |
Annual |
| Lonicera periclymenum |
Honeysuckle |
Vine |
| Lonicera sempervirens |
Trumpet / Coral Honeysuckle |
Vine |
| Lunaria annua |
Honesty |
biennial |
| Lupinus L. |
Lupin / Lupine |
Perennial |
| Lychnis chalcedonica |
Jerusalem / Maltese Cross |
Perennial |
| Lychnis coronaria |
Rose Campion |
Perennial |
| Lyonothamnus floribundus |
Catalina Ironwood |
Tree |
| Macleaya cordata |
Plume Poppy |
Perennial |
| Magnolia grandiflora |
Southern Magnolia |
Tree |
| Magnolia x soulangiana |
Saucer Magnolia |
Tree |
| Mahonia aquifolium |
Oregon Grape |
Shrub |
| Mahonia bealei |
Leatherleaf Mahonia |
Shrub |
| Malvaviscus arboreus |
Wax Mallow / Turk’s Cap |
Shrub |
| Marrubium vulgare |
White / Common Horehound |
Perennial |
| Matricaria recutita |
Scented Mayweed |
Annual |
| Matteuccia struthiopteris |
Shuttlecock / Ostrich Fern |
Fern |
| Matthiola incana |
Stock |
Annual |
| Melampodium leucanthum |
Blackfoot Daisy |
Perennial Ground Cover |
| Melia azedarach |
Persian Lilac / Bead Tree |
Tree |
| Melianthus major |
Honey Bush |
Shrub |
| Melissa officinalis |
Lemon Balm |
Perennial |
| Mentha sp. |
Mint |
Perennial |
| Mentha pulegium |
Pennyroyal |
perennial |
| Mentha spicata |
Spearmint |
Perennial |
| Mertensia virginica |
Virginia Bluebells |
Perennial |
| Metasequoia glyptostroboides |
Dawn Redwood |
Tree |
| Michelia fuscata |
Banana Shrub / Port Wine Magnolia |
Shrub |
| Microbiota decussata |
Russian arborvitae / Siberian Cypress |
Shrub |
| Mimosa borealis |
Fragrant Mimosa |
Shrub |
| Mirabilis jalapa |
Marvel of Peru / The Four O’Clock Flower |
Herbaceous Perennial |
| Miscanthus floridulus |
Giant Misacanthus / Pacific Island Silvergrass |
Ornamental Grass |
| Miscanthus sinensis |
Zebra Grass / Chinese Silver Grass |
Ornamental Grass |
| Molinia caerulea |
Purple Moor Grass |
Ornamental Grass |
| Monarda didyma |
Bergamot / Bee Balm |
Perennial |
| Myosotis alpestris |
Alpine Forget-Me-Not |
Perennial |
| Myosotis scorpioides |
Water Forget-Me-Not |
Perennial |
| Myosotis sylvatica |
Wood Forget-Me-Not |
Perennial |
| Myrica californica |
Wax Myrtle |
Shrub / Tree |
| Myrica pensylvanica |
Northern Bayberry |
Shrub |
| Nandina domestica |
Heavenly Bamboo |
Shrub |
| Narcissus |
Daffodil |
Bulb |
| Nepeta cataria |
Catnip / Cat Mint |
Perennial |
| Nephrolepis spp. |
Sword Fern |
Fern |
| Nerium oleander |
Oleander |
Shrub |
| Nicotiana alata |
Flowering Tobacco / Jasmine Tobacco |
Annual |
| Nolina microcarpa |
Sacahuista Beargrass / Sawgrass |
Perennial |
| Nolina parryi |
Parry’s Beargrass |
Perennial |
| Ocimum basilicum |
Basil |
Annual |
| Onoclea sensibilis |
Sensitive Fern / Bread Fern |
Fern |
| Ophiopogon japonicus |
Lily Turf / Mondo Grass |
Ornamental Grass |
| Opunitia humifusa |
Prickly Pear Cactus |
Perennial |
| Origanum majorana |
Marjoram |
Perennial |
| Origanum vulgare |
Oregano |
Perennial |
| Osmanthus heterophyllus |
Holly Osmanthus / Holly Olive |
Shrub |
| Osmunda cinnamomea |
Cinnamon Fern |
Fern |
| Osmunda regalis |
Flowering Fern / Royal Fern |
Fern |
| Oxalis acetosella |
Wood Sorrel / Shamrock |
Perennial Ground Cover |
| Oxalis oregana |
Redwood Sorrel |
Perennial Ground Cover |
| Oxydendrum arboreum |
Sorrel Tree / Sourwood |
Tree |
| Paeonia |
Peony |
Perennial |
| Panicum virgatum |
Switch Grass |
Ornamental Grass |
| Papaver Orientale |
Oriental Poppy |
Perennial |
| Papaver rhoeas |
Corn Poppy |
Annual |
| Patrinia scabiosifolia |
Camel’s Cover / Patrinia |
Perennial |
| Pediocactus simpsonii |
Simpson Hedgehog Cactus |
Perennial |
| Pelargonium spp. |
Scented Geranium |
Annual / Perennial |
| Pennisetum alopecuroides |
Chinese Fountain Grass |
Ornamental Grass |
| Pennisetum orientale |
Oriental Fountain Grass |
Ornamental Grass |
| Pentas lanceolata |
Egyptian Star Cluster / Star Flower |
Annual / Perennial |
| Perilla frutescens |
Shiso / Beefsteak Plant |
Annual / Perennial |
| Perovskia atriplicifolia |
Russian Sage |
Perennial |
| Petroselinum crispum |
Parsley |
Biennial |
| Phalaris arundinacea |
Reed Canary Grass / Ribbon Grass |
Ornamental Grass |
| Philadelphus coronarius |
Mock Orange |
Shrub |
| Phlomis spp. |
Jerusalem Sage |
Perennial |
| Phoenix dactylifera |
Date Palm |
Tree |
| Phormium tenax |
New Zealand Flax |
Perennial |
| Phyllostachys aurea |
Golden Bamboo / Fishpole Bamboo |
Ornamental Grass |
| Physostegia virginiana |
Obedient Plant / Flase Dragonhead |
Herbaceous Perennial |
| Picea abies |
Norway Spruce |
Tree |
| Picea glauca |
White Spruce |
Tree |
| Picea glauca “Conica” |
Dwarf Alberta Spruce |
Tree |
| Picea omorika |
Serbian Spruce |
Tree |
| Picea pungens |
Colorado Spruce / Blue Spruce |
Tree |
| Pieris floribunda |
Mountain Pieris |
Shrub |
| Pieris japonica |
Lilly of the Valley Bush / Japanese Pieris |
Shrub |
| Pimpinella anisum |
Anise / Aniseed |
Annual |
| Pinus densiflora |
Japanese Red Pine |
Tree |
| Pinus mugo |
Swiss Mountain Pine / Mugo Pine |
Shrub / Tree |
| Pinus nigra |
Austrian Pine / European Black Pine |
Tree |
| Pinus resinosa |
Red Pine |
Tree |
| Pinus rigida |
Pitch Pine |
Tree |
| Pinus strobus |
Eastern White Pine |
Tree |
| Pinus sylvestris |
Scots Pine / Scots Fir |
Tree |
| Pinus thunbergiana |
Japanese Black Pine |
Tree |
| Plectranthus ciliatus |
Blue Spur Flower / Speckled Spur Flower |
Annual / Perennial |
| Podophyllum peltatum |
May Apple / American Mandrake |
Perennial |
| Polemonium caeruleum |
Jacob’s Ladder |
Perennial |
| Poliomintha longifolia |
Mexican Oregano |
Shrub |
| Polystichum acrostichoides |
Christmas Fern |
Fern |
| Potentilla sp. |
Cinquefoil |
Annual / biennial / perennial |
| Primula vulgaris |
Common / English Primrose |
Perennial |
| Primula japonica |
Japanese Primrose |
Perennial |
| Prunus americana |
American Plum |
Shrub / Tree |
| Prunus caroliniana |
Carolina Cherry Laurel |
Tree |
| Prunus fruticosa |
European Dwarf Cherry |
Shrub |
| Prunus laurocerasus |
Cherry Laurel |
Shrub |
| Prunus serrulata |
Japanese Cherry / Yamazakura |
Tree |
| Prunus tenella |
Dwarf Russian Almond |
Shrub |
| Pseudotsuga menziesii |
Douglas Fir |
Tree |
| Pulmonaria spp. |
Lungwort |
Perennial |
| Pyracantha “M. Roemer” |
Firethorn |
Shrub |
| Pyracantha coccinea |
Scarlet Firethorn |
Shrub |
| Quillaja saponaria |
Soapbark Tree |
Tree |
| Ranunculus spp. |
Buttercup |
Perennial |
| Rhamnus cathartica |
Common Buckthorn |
Shrub/tree |
| Rheum rhabarbarum |
Rhubarb |
Perennial |
| Rhododendron “Olga Mezitt” |
“Olga Mezitt” Rhododendron |
Shrub |
| Rhododendron “P.J.M.” |
“P.J.M.” Rhododendron |
Shrub |
| Rhododendron roseum elegans |
Rhododendron roseum elegans |
Shrub |
| Rhus aromatica |
Fragrant Sumac |
Shrub |
| Rhus lanceolata |
Praire Sumac / Flameleaf Sumac |
Shrub / Tree |
| Rhus ovata |
Sugar Bush / Sugar Sumac |
Shrub |
| Rhus trilobata |
Skunkbush Sumac |
Shrub |
| Rhus virens |
Evergreen Sumac |
Shrub |
| Ribes |
Flowering Current |
Shrub |
| Robinia pseudoacacia |
False Acacia / Black Locust |
Tree |
| Rodgersia podophylla |
Rodgersia |
Perennial |
| Romneya coulteri |
Tree Poppy / Matilija Poppy |
Perennial |
| Rosa “Betty Bland” |
Betty Bland Rose |
Shrub |
| Rosa “Haidee” |
Haidee Rose |
Shrub |
| Rosa Laevigata |
Cherokee Rose |
Vine |
| Rosa rugosa |
Japanese Rose / Rugosa Rose |
Shrub |
| Rosa virginiana |
Virginia Rose |
Shrub |
| Rosa wichuraiana |
Memorial Rose |
Ground Cover |
| Rosmarinus officinalis |
Rosemary |
Perennial |
| Rubus spp. |
Thorny Blackberry / Bramble |
Shrub / Ground Cover |
| Rudbeckia fulgida |
Coneflower |
Perennial |
| Rudbeckia hirta |
Black-eyed Susan |
Perennial |
| Ruta graveolens |
Rue |
Perennial |
| Sabal blackburniana |
Black-burn Palmetto / Fan Plam |
Tree |
| Salix matsudana tortuosa |
Corkscrew Willow / Dragon’s Claw Willow |
Tree |
| Salvia farinacea |
Mealy Sage / Blue Sage |
Perennial |
| Salvia greggii |
Autumn Sage |
Shrub |
| Salvia leucantha |
Mexican Bush Sage / Velvet Sage |
Perennial |
| Salvia nemorosa |
Meadow Sage |
Perennial |
| Salvia officinalis |
Common Sage / Garden Sage |
Perennial |
| Salvia roemeriana |
Cedar Sage |
Perennial |
| Salvia splendens |
Scarlet sage |
Annual |
| Sambucus canadensis |
American Elder / Elderberry |
Shrub |
| Sambucus racemosa |
Red Elder / Red Elderberry |
Shrub |
| Santolina chamaecyparissus |
Cotton Lavender |
Shrub / Ground Cover |
| Santolina virens |
Green Santolina |
Shrub / Ground Cover |
| Saponaria officinalis |
Bouncingbet / Soapwort |
Perennial |
| Sarcococca hookeriana |
Sweet Box |
Shrub / Ground Cover |
| Sassafras albidurn |
Common Sassafras |
Tree |
| Satureja montana |
Winter Savory |
Perennial |
| Scabiosa caucasica |
Pincushion Flower |
Perennial |
| Schizachyrium scoparium |
Little Bluestem |
Ornamental Grass |
| Scilla siberica |
Siberian Squill |
Bulb |
| Scirpus lacustris |
Common Club-rush |
Wetland Perennial |
| Sempervivum |
Houseleek / Hen and Chicks |
Perennial |
| Senecio cineraria |
Dusty Miller / Silver Ragwort |
Annual |
| Shepherdia argentea |
Silver Buffaloberry |
Shrub |
| Skimmia japonica |
Skimmia |
Shrub |
| Solanum elaeagnifolium |
Silverleaf Nightshade |
Perennial |
| Solanum jasminoides |
Jasmine Nightshade / Potatoe Vine |
Vine |
| Solanum pseudocapsicum |
Jerusalem Cherry |
Perennial |
| Solidago |
Golden Rod |
Perennial |
| Sophora secundiflora |
Mescal Bean |
Tree |
| Sorghastrum nutans |
Indian Grass |
Ornamental Grass |
| Spiraea japonica |
Japanese Spiraea / Japanese Meadowsweet |
Shrub |
| Spiraea prunifolia |
Bridalwreath Spiraea |
Shrub |
| Spiraea x bumalda |
Bumalda Spiraea |
Shrub |
| Stachys byzantina |
Lamb’s Ear |
Perennial |
| Stokesia laevis |
Stokes’ Aster |
Perennial |
| Symphoricarpos albus |
Snowberry / Waxberry |
Shrub |
| Symphoricarpos x chenaultii |
Chenault Coralberry |
Shrub |
| Symplocarpus foetidus |
Skunk Cabbage / Swamp Cabbage |
Perennial |
| Syringa reticulata |
Japanese Tree Lilac |
Shrub / Tree |
| Syringa villosa |
Late Lilac |
Shrub |
| Syringa vulgaris |
Common Lilac |
Shrub |
| Syzygium paniculatum |
Brush Cherry |
Tree |
| Tagetes erecta |
African Marigold / American Marigold |
Annual |
| Tagetes lucida |
Mexican Tarragon / Mexican Mint Marigold |
Perennial |
| Tagetes patula |
French Marigold |
Annual |
| Tanacetum vulgare |
Common Tansy / Golden Buttons |
Perennial |
| Taxodium distichum |
Bald-cypress |
Tree |
| Tecomaria capensis |
Cape Honeysuckle |
Scrambling shrub / Vine |
| Teucrium canadense |
Canada Germander / Wood Sage |
Perennial |
| Teucrium chamaedrys |
Wall Germander |
Perennial |
| Teucrium fruticans |
Tree Germander / Shrubby Germander |
Shrub |
| Thalictrum fendleri |
Meadow Rue |
Perennial |
| Thelypteris noveboracensis |
New York Fern |
Fern |
| Thymus x citriodorus |
Lemon Scented Thyme |
Perennial Ground Cover |
| Thymus serpyllum |
Creeping Thyme |
Perennial Ground Cover |
| Thymus vulgaris |
Garden Thyme / English Thyme |
Perennial Ground Cover |
| Tiarella cordifolia |
Foam Flower |
Perennial |
| Trachelospermum asiaticum |
Asiatic Jasmine |
Ground Cover / Climber |
| Trachelospermum jasminoides |
Confederate Jasmine / Star Jasmine |
Vine |
| Trachycarpus fortunei |
Chusan Palm / Windmill Palm |
Tree |
| Tradescantia spp. |
Spiderwort |
Perennial |
| Tricyrtis hirta |
Toad Lilly |
Perennial |
| Trillium spp. |
Trillium |
Perennial |
| Tropaeolum majus |
Nasturtium |
Annual |
| Tsuga canadensis |
Canadian Hemlock |
Tree |
| Tulbaghia violacea |
Tulbaghia / Society Garlic |
Bulb |
| Ungnadia speciosa |
Mexican Buckeye |
Shrub |
| Verbascum thapsus |
Great Mullein |
Perennial |
| Veronica incana |
Silver Speedwell |
Perennial |
| Veronica officinalis |
Common Speedwell |
Perennial |
| Veronica spicata |
Spiked Speedwell |
Perennial |
| Veronica virginica |
Culver’s Root / Beaumont’s Root |
Perennial |
| Viburnum carlesii |
Korean Spice Viburnum |
Shrub |
| Viburnum dentatum |
Arrowwood Viburnum |
Shrub |
| Viburnum opulus |
Guelder Rose |
Shrub |
| Viburnum plicatum tomentosurn |
Doublefile Viburnum |
Shrub |
| Viburnum prunifolium |
Blackhaw Viburnum |
Shrub |
| Viburnum rhytidophyllum |
Leatherleaf Viburnum |
Shrub |
| Viburnum x juddii |
Judd Viburnum |
Shrub |
| Vinca major |
Greater Periwinkle |
Perennial Ground Cover |
| Vinca minor |
Lesser Periwinkle |
Perennial Ground Cover |
| Vinca rosea |
Rose Periwinkle / Madagascar Periwinkle |
Perennial Ground Cover |
| Viola Johnny Jump Up |
Johnny Jump Up Pansy |
Annual / biennial /Perennial |
| Viola labradorica |
Labrador Violet |
Annual / biennial /Perennial |
| Viola odorata |
Sweet Violet |
Annual / biennial /Perennial |
| Viola pedata |
Birdfoot violet |
Annual / biennial /Perennial |
| Viola tricolour |
Heartease |
Annual / biennial /Perennial |
| Viola x wittrockiana |
Pansy |
Annual / biennial /Perennial |
| Weigela florida |
Weigela |
Shrub |
| Wisteria floribunda |
Japanese Wisteria |
Vine |
| Wisteria frutescens |
American Wisteria |
Vine |
| Yucca spp. |
Yucca |
Perennial |
| Zantedeschia aethiopica |
Arum Lilly / Calla Lilly |
Perennial |
| Zauschneria californica |
Californian Fuchsia |
Perennial |
| Zinnia spp. |
Zinnia |
Annual / biennial /Perennial |
